How to say “in general” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “3ammatan” and “3l 3omoum”; in Algerian, “3amma” and “3omoman”.
In Moroccan Darija
3ammatan عامّة
An adverb meaning “in general, generally”; “general (feminine, l3amma)”.
عامّةً، المغاربة كيحبّو أتاي.: “In general, Moroccans like tea.”
3l 3omoum عل عموم
An expression meaning “in general, overall”; “in short, anyway”.
على العموم، الماكلة كانت زوينة: “Overall, the food was good.”
In Algerian Darja
3amma عامة
An adverb meaning “in general, overall”; “all without exception, as a whole”.
الماكلة عندهم مليحة عامّة: “Their food is good in general.”
3omoman عموما
An adverb meaning “in general, overall”; “anyway, in short”.
عموما، الخدمة مليحة بصح الخلصة قليلة.: “In general, the job is good, but the pay is low.”